Europe: Enamels And Glazes Market 2025

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe enamels and glazes market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.3% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Production in Europe

In value terms, enamels and glazes production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports in Europe

Enamels and glazes exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 21% against 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 78% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), mixing up an 8.7% share of total exports. Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to enamels and glazes exports from Spain stood at +7.8%. At the same time, Poland (+12.0%), Germany (+3.7%) and the Czech Republic (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Spain (+8.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-5.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest enamels and glazes supplier in Europe, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

In Spain, enamels and glazes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+5.9% per year) and Italy (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly 39% of total imports in 2021. Italy (X tons) held a 9.9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (8%), the Czech Republic (7.3%) and Bulgaria (5.5%). Portugal (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Belarus (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +22.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest enamels and glazes importing markets in Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +16.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform